Will Ferrell To Star In Movie About Ronald Reagan And His Dementia

Comedian, actor and former Saturday Night Live cast member Will Ferrell is known for his impersonation of former President George W. Bush.

Thursday, the Decider reported information was just released about Ferrell’s new movie, titled Reagan, in which he’ll star as the former president.

According to the report, the film takes place during Ronald Reagan’s second presidential term. This is the time in which Reagan first began to exhibit signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

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According to Variety, the movie follows Reagan as he struggles through bouts of dementia. It reportedly tells the story of an intern whose job is to convince the president he is an actor in the role of commander in chief.

The announcement of the movie has already stirred up controversy. Some have accused the film of turning dementia into a punchline, while others say it bashes the right wing.